Table of Contents
“D1NR (P)ATON Program Web Site”
Revision C – 12/27/2005
Data-link to the D1 NR Bridge Database– data-link -
Contains the records of all the bridges in First Northern. Sorted by Waterway by Bridge position on Waterway.
Use to find and print out a “D1 Bridge Safety Check / Survey Report. Each bridge now has its own reference number.
Discription of Items
01 - Table of Contents for the D1NR (P)ATON Program – WORD
02 - Invitation to Join the ATON Team– WORD.
ATON / Chart Updating Program Forms
03 – C/U Program Form - Application for Flotilla Participation- Adopt a Chart - EXCEL
Use to adopt a chart in the Chart Updating Program.
04 – C/U Program Form - Chart Updating Position Listing Spreadsheet– EXCEL
Used when listing multiple positions in the Chart Updating Program.
05 – C/U Program Form - Chart Updating Worksheet- EXCEL
Data organizing tool for the Chart Updating Program.
06 – C/U Program Form - Coast Pilot Text Correction Report- EXCEL
Used as attachment when reporting correction to the Coast Pilot.
07 – C/U Program Form - NOAA 77-5 – Cooperative Charting Form- EXCEL
Used to report chart updates to NOAA.
08 – AUXDATA Form ANSC-7030 – Activity Report - Mission- EXCEL
Used to report AN activity to AUXDATA.
09 – ATON Program Form 5074 – ATON / Bridge Discrepancy Report- EXCEL
Use for reporting discrepancies on Federal and Private Aids and Bridges. This is a newly formatted 2-page form
that is more explicit and user friendly. This form can be updated on your home PC and E-mailed to the proper
agency. Make some blank copies to use for recording discrepancies when underway.
ATON / PATON and BRIDGE Training
MANUAL - D1NR (P)ATON Study Guide– 144 pages - WORD
Contains the explanations and procedures on all programs related to Aids to Navigation
Contains the ATON Verifier Qualifications Check Off List on page 115.
Contains the ATON Verifier Qualifications Guide on page 116.
Print out these Check Off Lists in order to record the progress of your AV Training and Qualifications.
MANUAL – National Aids to Navigation – Admin. – PDF
PowerPoint Training Presentations for the D1 (P)Aton/CU Program:
PP01 - Nautical Chart Presentation– 90 slides - PowerPoint.
Used for orientation session about Nautical Charts in the AV Training Program.
PP02 - Nautical Publications Presentation– 53 slides - PowerPoint.
Used for orientation session about Nautical Publication in the AV Training Program.
PP03 - Latitude and Longitude Presentation– 16 slides - PowerPoint.
Used for orientation session about Latitude and Longitude in the AV Training Program.
Latitude / Longitude Conversion Chart- WORD
PP04 - Basic ATON Training– 79 slides - PowerPoint.
Used for training members on the basics of the IALA-B ATON System.
PP05 - Aton Discrepancy Review– 91 slides - PowerPoint
Used to train members about discrepancies found on Aids to Navigation.
PP06 - How to Verify PATONs - Private Aids– 44 slides - PowerPoint
Used to train AV Candidates about Private Aids.
PP07 - GPS Orientation I Presentation– 49 slides - PowerPoint.
Used for the first GPS Orientation Session in the AV Training Program.
PP08 - GPS Orientation II Presentation– 22 slides - PowerPoint.
Used for the second GPS Orientation Session in the AV Training Program.
PP09 - GPS Waypoint Presentation– 83 slides - PowerPoint.
Used for Waypoint orientation in the AV Training Program.
PP10 - GPS Routes Presentation– 22 slides - PowerPoint.
Used for Route orientation in the AV Training Program.
PP11 - AUXDATA Reporting– 34 slides - PowerPoint
Used for training members on reporting ATON activity and patrols to AUXDATA.
PP12 - All about Buoys– 54 slides – PowerPoint.
Used for supplemental member training on the nature of buoys.
PP14 - More on Beacons and Daymarks– 87 slides - PowerPoint
Used for supplemental member training on beacons and daymarks.
PP15 – PE ATON Rreview– 70 slides - PowerPoint
Used when instructing a Public Education class on Aids to Navigation.
PP16 - How to Safety Check a Bridge– 127 slides - PowerPoint
Used for member training about safety checking a bridge.
PP17 - Chart Updating Training Program– 163 slides - PowerPoint
Used for member training about updating a chart.
PP18 - Make your ATON Reports Make a Difference - PowerPoint.
Used for supplemental member training on ATONs.
Readings:
READING 01 - Planning a Winning (P)ATON Program– WORD
Recommended for FSO and SO AN Officers
Brief reading on the elements needed to set up an effective ATON Program in your Flotilla or Division.
READING 02 – Try your hand at the Aids to Navigation Program.
READING 03 – Background on Federal Bridge Regulations.